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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Plus Size Intersectional Identity and Sustainable Apparel

Authors
  • Paige Elizabeth Tomfohrde (University of Minnesota)
  • Elizabeth Bye (University of Minnesota)

Abstract

Like all sustainable fashion consumers, plus size individuals are not a monolith. They bring a myriad of other, often marginalized, identities into their purchase behavior. This study found that while they experience similar purchase barriers to the wider public, like price and availability, intersectionally marginalized individuals also experience sustainable fashion differently, creating fashion communities and working against oppression to express their identities.

Keywords: sustainability, plus size fashion, intersectionality, identity

How to Cite:

Tomfohrde, P. E. & Bye, E., (2022) “Plus Size Intersectional Identity and Sustainable Apparel”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13765

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Published on
23 Sep 2022
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0